The Judgment - Franz Kafka

Hey all! Welcome to Kafkaesque Philosophy.

For this session we will be reading the short story by Kafka called The Judgement pg 77-88. I will be reading from this copy here: However you can read from any copy you find.

Description of work:

A short story by Franz Kafka, published in 1912, that explores the strained relationship between a young merchant, Georg Bendemann, and his aging father, culminating in a surreal and tragic verdict. The story begins with Georg writing to a friend abroad, announcing his engagement, but his father suddenly appears, accuses him of deceit.

The story begins on page 77 and ends on page 88. Please read the whole text before we meet.

The discussion will remain focused on the text itself, its philosophical themes, symbolism, and interpretation.
Please come having completed the reading beforehand.